My name is Mackell. I’m the Head Guide for Caliche Rainforest River Rafting Tours in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I’m 28 years old, and all my life, I’ve had a relationship with water. In fact, I live by the great river. Before working for Caliche Rainforest River Rafting, I was a Bamboo Raft guide. Then, I got a training in Whitewater Rafting, and in five years I was completing courses in Guide training, Rapid Water rescue, Wilderness First Aid, and Raft and Equipment Maintenance. In my spare time, I like to play football (soccer), and of course, river rafting, especially when the water is too high for other rafters.

It was in 2002 that owner Walter Gilbert Byles established Caliche Rainforest Park and Adventure Tours in Montego Bay, Jamaica, first offering rafting and kayaking. Today, Caliche Rainforest River Rafting has expanded tremendously. Now that we operate in Ocho Rios and are about to open up in Port Antonio with three new river runs, our rafters are guaranteed the most sublime and thrilling water rafting experience.

Modeled after the famed Costa Rican rafting tours, Caliche Rainforest River Rafting is indeed designed to offer water lovers a sensational Jamaican experience. We offer top-of-the-line whitewater rafts made from standard military PVC material. At Caliche Rainforest River Rafting, we also consider safety our priority, and for that purpose we use special life jackets, all rated from Grade III-V and all extremely buoyant. The faster grades have a head flap to keep the users head above water. Caliche Rainforest River Rafting also provides high-standard helmets and paddles to suit rafters of all heights.

In addition, Caliche Rainforest River Rafting always keeps manufacture- recommended spare parts, material and maintenance equipment. Our staff is trained by the manufacturers to make all the necessary repairs on the river, which can be quickly tended to with emergency repair kits.

Caliche Rainforest River Rafting maintains the highest standard and is committed to delivering satisfaction to all rafters. Because of our passion and drive for excellence, we bring in a trainer every year to evaluate the operation, equipment and new guides. This keeps us current with U.S. and International standards, and helps our rafters feel safe and comfortable when exploring Jamaica’s waters with us.

My friend and I went on your trip this past Saturday, we were with you as our guide, we were the two guys from New York City you took ... I just wanted to let you know we had a great time and you were fun to chill with and even though the water was not that crazy, we still had fun. I will recommend this to all my friends and tell them to ask for you. We will be back when the river is a little more fun and we will be sure to come by and see you.